Definitions

1. noun

a small quantity of something

“She added a pinch of salt to the dish.”

2. verb

to sprinkle or add a small quantity of something

“Pinch the mixture with a spoon before baking.”

3. verb

to catch or seize someone or something quickly

“Pinch the thief before he could run away.”

4. noun

a pinch of the fingers, used to grab or hold something

“Use a pinch to hold the tiny object.”